J. Spencer N.

$35/hour

Pennington, NJ 08534

About J. Spencer

Bio

I just graduated with cum laude honors from the University of Vermont in May of 2017. I received a bachelor of science in Mathematics and minors in computer science, economics, and music technology. Math is something that I have always enjoyed explaining and that has always come easily to me. I now live in the Pennington, NJ area and am looking to start spreading the passion I have for math with students in the area.
Throughout my college career and beyond, I displayed academic excellenc...

I just graduated with cum laude honors from the University of Vermont in May of 2017. I received a bachelor of science in Mathematics and minors in computer science, economics, and music technology. Math is something that I have always enjoyed explaining and that has always come easily to me. I now live in the Pennington, NJ area and am looking to start spreading the passion I have for math with students in the area.

Throughout my college career and beyond, I displayed academic excellence and an adaptable skill set, as well as keen organizational abilities, all while maintaining a calm, levelheaded demeanor. I have an outstanding fluency in elementary, middle, and high school level math as these are fundamental skills I used nearly every day in solving complex problems. As a high school junior and senior, I tutored students in pre-algebra, algebra 1, algebra 2, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus with the National Honor Society. I enjoy looking at math creatively and have always had a knack for being able to explain difficult concepts to my peers with grace and patience in more than just a single straightforward manner. As someone who wasn’t in high school very long ago, it isn’t hard for me to connect with students and often times it feels like I’m simply having a conversation with a friend. I believe being a tutor is much more than simply helping students get the grades they need. It is a much deeper and far-reaching role that tutors and all types of educators serve. Giving students the extra help they require can make a serious difference in their lives. To see student’s gain passion and understanding for something they may have never thought they would enjoy is not only exciting for me, but it can also boost student’s confidence and engagement in other aspects of their life. I think it is extremely important that we give all students the help they need to succeed. As a tutor, I will always spend the extra time necessary to assure my student has a strong understanding of all areas of the subject matter. Without entirely understanding the building blocks of a concept, there is no way a student can be expected to grasp the higher level concepts upon which they are eventually assessed.

If you are looking for a reliable tutor in the greater Pennington area, please feel free to contact me. I have extremely flexible hours and am happy to work around your busy schedule. I look forward to hearing from you!